"Blessed is he who seeks nothing, for he shall never be disappointed"

-18th Century English Proverb

Very interesting quote, no? What does that tell you about the state of mind in Great Britain at the time?

Some links to help you on your journey to understanding:

A very brief overview that might be easier than your book
http://www.history1700s.com/articles/article1004.shtml

Fun site with some interesting visuals and useful links
http://www.historywiz.com/oldregime.htm